Written by

Nick Cole
| The Tennessean

A week after holding All-SEC quarterback Aaron Murray to one of the worst performances of his career, the Vanderbilt defense again expects to attempt to tame another of the conference's elite performers.

Averaging nearly 400 yards of total offense, Heisman Trophy winner and polarizing personality Johnny Manziel could pose the biggest challenge to date for the Commodores when they visit No. 14 Texas A&M on Saturday.

Manziel injured his shoulder in Saturday's loss to Auburn, but Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin said Tuesday he was hopeful Manziel would play against Vanderbilt. ...